Samsung QN90F

The QN90F was Samsung's mini-LED flagship in 2025 and has become a clearance model since the end of the QN90 series. This is precisely what makes it interesting: 2580 Nits in the 10 percent window, 720 dimming zones, and a native 165 Hz panel are currently available for around 1300 to 1500 Euros. hifi.de awards 9.2 out of 10 points.

Positioning and Target Audience

The QN90F is the all-rounder of this comparison: bright enough for any living room, fast enough for PC gaming, and thanks to its glare-free coating, it is also unaffected by windows. Those who do not prioritize Dolby Vision will find here the most balanced package below the 2000 Euro mark.

Picture and Panel

720 zones are solid for this price range, but compared to the Sony Bravia 9 with 1920 zones, it shows a deficit in starry skies and bright objects against a dark background. The brightness somewhat compensates for this. The matte surface is Samsung's strongest argument—it absorbs reflections as thoroughly as only the S95H does.

Gaming and Connections

• 4 out of 4 HDMI ports with full 2.1 bandwidth
• 4K at 165 Hz
• VRR with FreeSync Premium Pro, ALLM
• Cloud gaming via Xbox Game Pass and GeForce Now pre-installed

This makes the QN90F the only television under 1500 Euros in the comparison that offers PC gamers the full 165 Hz on all four ports.

Sound and Operating System

The 4.2.2 system with 60 watts is above average for an LCD and comes with Object Tracking Sound. Tizen runs smoothly but displays ads on the home screen.

What’s Missing

Dolby Vision is missing. The viewing angle, despite the additional layer, is that of a VA panel—those sitting at an angle will see less vibrant colors than on an OLED. And with 89 kWh SDR or 231 kWh HDR per 1000 hours, the consumption is higher than that of the more efficient Sony models.

Conclusion and Price-Performance Ratio

MSRP 2999 Euros, available in retail from around 1300 Euros for 65 inches (as of August 2026), energy efficiency class F. At this price, the QN90F is the clearest recommendation in the entire comparison: It costs less than half the MSRP, offers the most complete gaming features, and has anti-reflection at flagship level. The omission of Dolby Vision comes at this price.